Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4599 days newer than Core i7-950.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 37% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-950 - 147 vs 107 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 60 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-950
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-950 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
